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The security disturbances in the areas under the Syrian regime have been continuing at an escalating pace since mid-2022. During that time, the Syrian regime’s Ministry of Defense issued strict instructions aimed at controlling the operations of booby-trapping vehicles and cars targeting officers and non-commissioned officers.
The Arab League Council, under the presidency of Egypt, adopted Resolution 8914 during its extraordinary ministerial—level session on May 7, 2023. The resolution stated the resumption of participation by the Syrian regime's delegations in the League's meetings. Subsequently, during its 32nd summit held in Jeddah on the same month, the AL Council issued a modified version of the resolution.
On March 22, 2023, Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, a commander for U.S. Central Command's Air Force, stated that “Russian jets flew over the two US bases in Syria – al-Tanf military base in the southeastern countryside region of Homs and al-Omar field – approximately 25 times this month, as opposed to zero times in February and 14 times in January.
The United States extended on May 8, 2023, the state of emergency regarding the Syrian regime until 2024, considering its behavior as still posing an unusual and extraordinary threat to US national security and foreign policy.
Undoubtedly, this decision represents a serious Arab retreat from the position taken at the end of 2011 in response to the grave violations taking place in Syria. It serves the interests of the perpetrators of these violations and enhances the likelihood of similar violations being committed in other countries.
The visit of the Iranian president to Damascus coincides with a new wave of Arab normalization with the Syrian regime following the improvement of Saudi-Iranian relations. New initiatives for a solution in Syria emerged after meetings in Jeddah and Amman.
Pedersen is banking on the failure of normalization initiatives unless they commit to achieving a political solution in accordance with Resolution 2254 (2015).
An analysis published by Jusoor Center for Studies, on the previous security and military meetings held by Türkiye and the Syrian regime officials, and the extent to which it can be turned into political action.
An analysis released by Jusoor Center for Studies, on the implications of the new European sanctions against individuals and entities linked to the Syrian regime.
Analysis released by Jusoor Center for Studies on the factors lurking behind the military escalation by Iran in Syria, and how far Tehran could go. It also shows the reasons for Iran's commitment to what might be called "controlled escalation" by which it can maintain its influence in the region.
Analysis published by Jusoor Center for Studies on the decision of the Monetary and Credit Council by the Syrian regime to allow banks licensed by it to grant loans in foreign currency instead of the SYP. In practice, this decision contributes to increasing investment and supporting the flow of foreign currency to regime-controlled areas, in addition to other goals and obstacles that prevent them.
Analysis published by Jusoor Center for Studies on the request of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on February 5, 2023, during his visit to Iraq, to use Iraqi airspace, a year after Türkiye closed its airspace to reopen the military air corridor to Syria .
